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Friday, January 19, 2007

Mega Mac - SOLD OUT IN TOKYO!!

Since the first day we arrived in Tokyo, Chris and I have not been able to escape the news of this crazy new burger that McDonald's decided to release only in Japan. Four patties, three pieces of bread, etc, etc. Just like the Big Mac, I guess, except double the meat. Apparently, sales of this limited time offer went through the roof - http://www.japantoday.com/jp/news/396309.

However, tonight, our last night here in Tokyo, when we finally succumbed to the media frenzy, the poor server at the 24 hour McDonald's in Akasaka had to tell us it was sold out, much to the amusement of the gentleman standing behind us waiting for his food. We didn't stay. At least we had the self-respect to not order burgers we could get in the US. That said, what the hell is so special about the Mega Mac that it would be sold out? I mean...isn't it just a couple extra patties of beef? I don't know. Maybe something was lost in the lack of translation.

In any case, it was an ironic end to a day of shopping in Harajuku during which I was unable to find a button-up sweater big enough to fit around my giant, burger-loving, American ass. Soon, I think, Japanese stores will need to carry sizes larger then their 2s and occasional 3s.

Labels: burgers, food, japan, travel